Best Camping near Gillett, WI

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Best Camping Sites Near Gillett, WI (105)

    Camper-submitted photo from Bagley Rapids NF Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Bagley Rapids NF Campground
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    1. Bagley Rapids NF Campground

    9 Reviews
    22 Photos
    82 Saves
    Mountain, Wisconsin

    The Bagley Rapids Recreation Area is now OPEN following the July 19 windstorm! If you enjoy listening to the soothing sound of flowing water, you will appreciate this campground. About one-third of the 30 campsites are located adjacent to the Oconto River. Trout fishing, berry picking, swimming and sightseeing can all be done in or near this campground. Weekends bring the most campers, with only moderate use occurring during the week. So come and relax among the pines and enjoy the sound and beauty of Bagley Rapids. Nearby is the Mountain Fire Lookout Tower, a popular local tourist destination. This is one of the last fire towers standing on its original location in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It was built in 1935 and was one of a series of 20 towers built in the Forest during the 1930s. If you’re brave enough, you can climb the tower and enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. The Jones Spring non-motorized area is nearby, and offers hiking, hunting and cross-country skiing. Also nearby is Cathedral Pines, an area that survived Wisconsin’s logging era where the majestic pines and hemlocks have been preserved in their natural state. General use at this popular campground is heavy throughout the summer, mostly on weekends. There are plenty of sites to see on the district and Bagley Rapids Recreation area can serve as a home base. So, if you like to swim, fish, hike, picnic then the Bagley Rapids Recreation Area is the place for you, conveniently located just 5 minutes south of Mountain.

    • Pets
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Shawano County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Shawano County Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Shawano County Park

    2. Shawano County Park

    5 Reviews
    5 Photos
    23 Saves
    Shawano, Wisconsin
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $35 / night

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    3. Chute Pond Park

    7 Reviews
    11 Photos
    35 Saves
    Mountain, Wisconsin
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Boulder Lake
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    4. Boulder Lake

    9 Reviews
    24 Photos
    82 Saves
    White Lake, Wisconsin

    Overview

    Boulder Lake Campground is located on the shores of Boulder Lake in northern Wisconsin. It is the forest's largest campground but campsites fill up fast. The campground is home to individual and group sites, making it an ideal location to relax with friends or family. Recreational opportunities abound.

    Recreation

    Boulder Lake provides ample opportunities for power boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming. Anglers might catch walleye, northern pike, bass or panfish. Ice fishing is also popular on the lake, and the boat ramp and parking area are plowed during the winter to provide better access to the lake. Nearby streams are good for trout fishing and in addition, the Wolf River offers whitewater rafting and canoeing opportunities. Educational programs may be offered sporadically at the campground's amphitheater.

    Natural Features

    The campground lies around the southern end of 362-acre Boulder Lake and is the largest public campground in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest area. It is located in a stand of young hardwoods, overlooking the lake. Some campsites are situated along the water's edge and others are further away, providing a quieter camping experience. Puddles and damp spots are common throughout the lush campground.

    Nearby Attractions

    Langlade is the nearest city, about 25 miles west of the campground.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $60 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from High Cliff State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from High Cliff State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from High Cliff State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from High Cliff State Park Campground
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    5. High Cliff State Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    193 Photos
    296 Saves
    Sherwood, Wisconsin

    An accessible cabin for people with disabilities is available at High Cliff State Park and makes for great camping near Neenah. The cabin can accommodate up to six people and can be rented for a maximum of four nights per year. The cabin is available May through mid-October. The family campground has 112 campsites (32 with electric and two accessible) and eight group sites. Campground hosts stay on site 58 from April through October. Pets are permitted in the family and group campgrounds. A flush toilet/shower building is in the family campground for overnight guests. There are also several vault toilets throughout the campground. The shower building is open seasonally, usually May to mid-October. A sanitary dump station and recycling/garbage station are available and free to use by all registered campers. There is a $10 fee for others to use the dump station.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Fawn Lake Campground
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    6. Fawn Lake Campground

    5 Reviews
    9 Photos
    20 Saves
    Shawano, Wisconsin
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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Peshtigo River Campground
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    7. Peshtigo River Campground

    9 Reviews
    21 Photos
    17 Saves
    Crivitz, Wisconsin
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Daisy Field Campground — Potawatomi State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Daisy Field Campground — Potawatomi State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Daisy Field Campground — Potawatomi State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Daisy Field Campground — Potawatomi State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Daisy Field Campground — Potawatomi State Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Governor Thompson State Park Campground
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    10. Bay Shore Park

    11 Reviews
    20 Photos
    131 Saves
    New Franken, Wisconsin

    Bay Shore Park is located along the bay at 5637 Sturgeon Bay Rd, New Franken WI approximately 15 miles northeast of Green Bay on State Highway 57, and 30 minutes from Sturgeon Bay (Door Co). We have approximately 110 wooded campsites situated atop the Niagra Escarpment; 90 sites with water and electric hookups, 18 sites with no hookups and 2 group campsites (one with and one without hookups). All sites have asphalt pads, fire rings, and picnic tables. Bay Shore can accommodate travel trailers of all sizes. Amenities include shower facilities, a dump station, firewood, ice, laundry, boat launch, Jump Pillow (hours vary), playground, a set of concrete bag toss boards, and hiking & biking trails on the property. Free WIFI available near ship themed playground and park pavilion.

    Online reservations may be made 364 days in advance; however, NO refunds or site changes will be allowed, plan accordingly.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $24 - $38 / night

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348 Reviews of 105 Gillett Campgrounds


  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Bay Shore Park
    Oct. 15, 2024

    North Bay Shore Park

    secluded

    Peaceful, quiet, easy to book and well kept! Bathroom was ice cold and only cold water in bathroom. Very nice hot water in shower house. They made us pay for 2 nights when we only stayed for one on a Monday(not a weekend) but I’d absolutely recommend this campground! Very peaceful!!

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bay Shore Park
    Oct. 15, 2024

    Bay Shore Park

    Very secluded

    Very nice and and quite! Bathroom only has cold water but shower house has nice hot water. We are here on a Monday and it made us pay for 2 nights so that’s my biggest complaint but this is a very secluded and clean park so I’d stay here again!

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Brown County Reforestation Campground
    Oct. 15, 2024

    Brown County Reforestation Campground

    Nice location!!

    Great place to stay! Big rig friendly! Gravel pads and each site comes with a picnic table and fire pit. Bathrooms in the campground were clean and I believe there were showers.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lakes
    Oct. 12, 2024

    Mountain Lakes

    Nice quiet spot

    We were to only ones here camping. This area has 3 sites 2 next to each other west side of lake and 1 on the north side of the lake. All have lake frontage. We choose the single, north of the lake site. The only drawback to this site it is right on the road with mostly ATV, UTV traffic. I would stay here again.

  • Ken G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bay Shore Park
    Sep. 23, 2024

    Bay Shore Park

    Nice woody sites near the lake

    We stayed in the primitive area which wasn't crowded at all just after labor day.  The sites were nice and wooded with lots of privacy.  It rained most of the time we were there so we didn't get to explore much.  Tried to walk down to the lake from our site, but just got to the top of the cliffs on the lake.

    The automated pay system insisted we pay for 2 nights since they considered Thursday to be a weekend night.  This is just silly.  Thursday is NOT a weekend night.  

    We only spent one night due to the rain.

  • Nicholas P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lakes
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Mountain Lakes

    Amazing view, not free

    I stayed three nights over Labor day weekend. There was an ATV festival in lakewood that i was unaware of until arriving so there was a lot of dust and noise. ATV riders also frequently walk into your camp to use the toilet. I had to adjust my camp for privacy after the first couple of groups.

    Aside from that the camp is the perfect size for vans, small trailers or tents. The ground is not very even but you could probably get one or two tents in there.

    No fish in the lake. Don't bother trying.

    The worst part was finding the pay station. Its at a campsite on highway T about 3 miles south of 64. It's $5 per night cash or check only. I spoke with a park ranger who was checking in at camps, he said they were going to post maps next year at each site.

    There is a small easy to climb path straight down to the lake. It's a fairly soft, muddy bank but I was able to launch my kayak easily from there.

    If you are hammock camping this is a fantastic spot.

  • Julia B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Boulder Lake
    Aug. 31, 2024

    Boulder Lake

    Beautiful site

    We had site 18 which is right on the water and across from the shower house. It was decently spaced out from the other sites. The shore was pretty level and easy to get our kayaks in and out. The shore is shallow and mostly sand. Nice for swimming. We did catch one bass off the shore. The firepit grate was most of the bars so that made grilling a little harder. Be aware the sites to the east are higher elevation and looked like it was steep to get down to the water. Shower house was nice and clean. The first night we did hear a bunch of teens yelling at the shower house around midnight, but they either got kicked out or left because we didnt hear them again. The waterfront sites are on the main road, so you do hear all the RVs coming and going. Definitely will go back!

  • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from McCaslin Brook Dispersed site
    Aug. 22, 2024

    McCaslin Brook Dispersed site

    Nice sites along brook

    There are three sites two small one large site which you can fit larger camper or RV in. Entrances need a lot of TLC washed out and large drop from paved road. Middle camp site has best access to brook I put a 8 foot pop up in it you could go bigger 20 foot max. One site I would say is tent only very tight. Wilderness toilet but they look pretty full.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Shawano County Park
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Shawano County Park

    First stay at this campground and would definitely go back

    Stayed for the first time at this campground in July and loved it. We stayed on a tent site, it was huge and had electric. I love that the campground is right on the lake and there’s quite a few amenities for people who boat. It is pet friendly and the bathrooms are quite a walk but clean and hot water is available.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Chute Pond Park
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Chute Pond Park

    One of my favorite campgrounds

    Chute pond park is one of my favorite campgrounds to stay at. They have reasonable rates, clean bathrooms and almost all sites are electric. There’s lots to do the whole weekend whether you want to go hiking, fishing, boating, small cliff jumping, or take a walk to slippery rock. This year they also have now available kayaks for rent at $20 per hour.

  • Cassie W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kinney lake campground
    Aug. 17, 2024

    Kinney lake campground

    Fun campground but very strict

    We loved camping here when it was farmer genes our whole family. My brother's family and my parents. Now we can't camp here. None of us because of dog discrimination.

  • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lakes
    Aug. 14, 2024

    Mountain Lakes

    Nice spot

    Didn't camp just stopped and looked. Small shallow lake soft muddy bottom no beach. Two sites close together not much shade at the two theres a third site down road a little bit. Third site is tent only very uneven has wilderness toilet.

  • hesselinkj@yahoo.com The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oconto River-2nd Branch
    Aug. 4, 2024

    Oconto River-2nd Branch

    South branch oconto river

    Small campground along river with handicap access to river.pit Toilets there is a 5 dollar parking fee per day. There are two site good distance apart. Not much shade handicap fishing along river handicap picknick tables.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Door County KOA Holiday
    Jul. 23, 2024

    Door County KOA Holiday

    Overall a good experience

    We rented a camper for the first time and decided to go here. We appreciated the facilities and the fact that there was help available if necessary.

    The campground is big with lots of sites. Some are in a big field that was really crowded. I’m glad we asked for a wooded site.

    The biggest downside was noise. We were there over the 4th of July. There were golf carts that circled the campgrounds blaring loud music on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of July. I get celebrating the 4th but this was pretty annoying.

    But overall this was good. It helped me realize I prefer more remote camping. I’m not sure the resort feel of this KOA is for me, but that is a preference. There is a lot to like and a lot to do here.

  • Mish G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Shawano County Park
    Jul. 9, 2024

    Shawano County Park

    Satisfied

    Currently in the park for 2 weeks. Good setting, situated on Shawano Lake although not directly lake side. The beach is big with a two lane boat launch.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Tilleda Falls Campground
    May. 18, 2024

    Tilleda Falls Campground

    Wonderful, riverside campground !

    Excellent campground! Well maintained and easy to maneuver around. Quiet and enough sun and shade for everyone. Owners are helpful and very nice! Nice playground for the kids, swim beach for great summer fun, campground store/food/drinks if you’re hungry or desire a cold drink to beat the heat and such amazing riverside views that melt the weeks stress away! We will definitely be back to this jem of a campground! Come see for yourself, don’t take my word for it!

  • Eric S.
    Camper-submitted photo from High Cliff State Park Campground
    Apr. 21, 2024

    High Cliff State Park Campground

    Early spring Quick trip

    Decided to get back into camping and decided to check out this semi local State Park. Alot of great walking and hiking spots, it was a bit chilly in mid April and especially windy down by the lake. Once up by the campground wind died down and was pretty nice. Site 53 was flat, had a fire pit, and picknick table. Despite being the closest site to the main road and entrance, didn't feel like it was too busy or distracting. Campgrounds were quiet and friendly. Will definitely come back once it warms up a little bit.

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from HEART WOOD River Camp
    Apr. 17, 2024

    HEART WOOD River Camp

    New to the Dyrt!

    Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!

  • Craig G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from River Rambler
    Mar. 24, 2024

    River Rambler

    Hidden Gem

    We had a wonderful time camping at the River Rambler! The location was perfect - secluded and surrounded by nature, yet close enough to nearby town for day trips. The campsite itself was spacious and well-maintained, with plenty of room for our tent/RV plus it has a fire pit and picnic table. The owner was a great host. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing camping experience.

    Perks: Private Easement UTV/ATV Friendly Pet Friendly Wolf River Trips Hucks Sports Bar and Grill



Guide to Gillett

Camping near Gillett, Wisconsin, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Climbing: Explore the trails at High Cliff State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "A lot of great walking and hiking spots," making it a perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Swimming and Boating: While the beach at South Nicolet Bay Campground — Peninsula State Park isn’t the best for swimming, it’s still a great place for boating. A visitor noted, "The park is great for hiking and low elevation rock climbing."
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds, like Calumet County Park, are located near lakes, making them ideal for fishing. One reviewer said, "Sites within 20 feet of the lake make for beautiful sunsets!"

What campers like:

What you should know:

  • Busy Campgrounds: Some campgrounds can get quite crowded, especially during peak season. A camper at Daisy Field Campground — Potawatomi State Park mentioned, "This park is the most popular state park in Wisconsin - and with good reason."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have extensive amenities. For instance, Governor Thompson State Park Campground has limited electric sites, as noted by a visitor who said, "Not many electric sites but nice hiking trails and small lake nearby."
  • Seasonal Access: Some campgrounds, like Hartman Creek State Park Campground, are only open from April to November, so plan accordingly.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and family-friendly activities. At Fremont RV Campground, one parent said, "Plenty of activities for the kids, nice staff, and friendly campers."
  • Choose Spacious Sites: Opt for campgrounds with larger sites for more room to play. A camper at Tennison Bay Campground — Peninsula State Park mentioned, "The sites were plenty big and private."
  • Plan for Bugs: Bring bug spray, especially in wooded areas. A visitor at Governor Thompson State Park Campground warned, "Definitely bring bug spray and check for ticks."

Tips from RVers:

Camping near Gillett, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Gillett, WI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Gillett, WI offers a wide range of camping options, with 105 campgrounds and RV parks near Gillett, WI and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Gillett, WI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Gillett, WI is Bagley Rapids NF Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 9 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Gillett, WI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Gillett, WI.

  • What parks are near Gillett, WI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Gillett, WI that allow camping, notably Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.